The dying child says, "When I am dead, will you come visit me?" This view of death is most likely that of what age a child of what age?
a. toddler c. school-age
b. preschool d. adolescent
B
The toddler is not aware of death. The preschooler views death as a temporary separation. The school-age child appreciates that death is final and inevitable. Adolescents will tend to deny that death could happen to them.
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A) Refusal to accept death B) Behaving in a morbid manner C) Tightness in the throat D) Difficulty breathing
The nurse is aware that a definitive diagnosis of cirrhosis is made based on the results of a(n):
a. liver biopsy. b. elevated aspartate aminotransferase (AST). c. elevated alanine aminotransferase (ALT). d. elevated lactate dehydrogenase (LDH).
The nurse is preparing new parents for discharge with their newborn. The father asks the nurse why the baby's head is so pointed and puffy-looking. What is the best response by the nurse?
1. "His head is molded from fitting through the birth canal. It will become more round." 2. "We refer to that as 'cone head,' which is a temporary condition that goes away." 3. "It might mean that your baby sustained brain damage during birth, and could have delays." 4. "I think he looks just like you. Your head is much the same shape as your baby's."
Which of the following would be the best example of a short-term safety goal for a client who recently experienced abdominal surgery?
1. The client will show no systemic or local signs of infection by time of discharge from hospital. 2. The client will demonstrate an understanding of the proper use of pa-tient-controlled analgesia (PCA). 3. The client will demonstrate effective coughing and deep-breathing techniques within 2 hours of surgery. 4. The client will consistently use the call bell to notify the staff of a need for assis-tance to the bathroom upon return to the nursing unit.